BE THANKFUL

FOR THE WIFE
who says it's instant noodle tonight,
because she is home with me,
and not out with someone else.

FOR THE HUSBAND
who is on the sofa being a couch potato,
because he is home with me
and not out at bars.

FOR THE TEENAGER
who is complaining about doing dishes
because it means she or he is at home,
not loitering.

FOR ALL THE NAGGING MADE BY MY BOSS
because it means I am employed

FOR THE MESS TO CLEAN AFTER A PARTY
because it means I have been surrounded by friends.

FOR THE CLOTHES THAT FIT A LITTLE TOO SNUG
because it means I have enough to eat.

FOR MY SHADOW THAT WATCHES ME WORK
because it means I am out in the sunshine.

FOR A GARDEN THAT NEEDS MOWING,
WINDOWS THAT NEED CLEANING,
AND GUTTERS THAT NEED FIXING
because it means I have a home.

FOR THE PARKING SPOT I FIND
AT THE FAR END OF THE PARKING LOT
because it means I am capable of walking
and I have been blessed with transportation.

FOR MY HUGE UTILITIES BILL
because it means I lived comfortably.

FOR THE LADY BEHIND ME IN CHURCH
WHO SINGS OFF KEY
because it means I can hear.

FOR THE FILE OF LAUNDRY AND IRONING
because it means I have clothes to wear.

FOR THE WEARINESS AND ACHING MUSCLES
AT THE END OF THE DAY
because it means I have been capable of working hard.

FOR THE ALARM THAT GOES OFF
IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS
because it means I am alive.

FOR ALL OF THIS, BE THANKFUL